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MJ06 LJC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,606 mi
Last recorded70,606 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 LJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 63,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,867 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,364 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,067 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2012 43,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,793 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,087 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,132 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 31,132 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,659 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 23,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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MJ06 LJC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ06 LJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ06 LJC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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